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- 4743 Arapahoe Ave, #102, Boulder, CO 80303
About Dr. Fox
Based in Boulder, CO, Richard J. Fox, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Richard graduated from Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery in 1997. Richard is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 661 Medicare patients across 782 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. NPI 1295818474 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (303) 449-3642
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4743 ARAPAHOE AVE #102
Boulder, CO 80303
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Perianal abscess
- Rectal prolapse
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
- Diverticulitis
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Peritonitis
Gallbladder and biliary
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Biliary dyskinesia
Hernia and abdominal wall
- Belly-button hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Groin hernia
- Hiatal hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Ventral hernia
Skin and soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Lipoma
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
- Soft-tissue mass
Abdominal
Abdominal wall
Breast
- Benign breast disease
- Breast abscess
- Gynecomastia
Colorectal
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Bowel Fistula
- Gastroparesis
- Swallowing difficulties
Emergency surgery
Endocrine
Gastrointestinal
Hernia
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Sports Hernia
- Strangulated Hernia
Infections
Lymphatic
Oncology
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Bowel and emergency abdominal
- Colon resection
- Exploratory laparoscopy
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Repair of perforated peptic ulcer
- Small-bowel resection
- Surgery for bowel obstruction
- Surgical drainage of abdominal abscess
- Surgical lysis of adhesions
Gallbladder and appendix
Hernia repair
- Laparoscopic groin-hernia repair
- Robotic hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal surgery
Abdominal wall
- Abdominal Muscle Separation Repair
Access and nutrition
- Jejunostomy feeding-tube placement
Anorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Biopsy
Breast surgery
- Axillary lymph-node dissection
- Excisional biopsy of a breast mass
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
Breast Surgery
Colorectal
Colorectal surgery
- Colostomy Surgery
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Ostomy reversal
Digestive procedures
Endocrine surgery
- Partial Thyroid Removal
Gastrointestinal
Hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
Surgical Oncology
Surgical procedures
Vascular Access
- Central line placement
- Chemo port placement
Wound care
- Wound cleaning and debridement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
782 services · 661 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36466 |
22 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | Procedure | 36475 |
21 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
16 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Removal of varicose veins of arm or leg, 10-20 incisions | Procedure | 37765 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc | Procedure | 22558 |
11 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76642 |
16 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
14 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
84 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
47 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
217 | More than most peers in General Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1997 at Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Fox specialize in?
Dr. Fox is a general surgeon in Boulder, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Fox located?
Dr. Fox is listed at 4743 Arapahoe Ave #102, Boulder, CO 80303. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fox's phone number?
The number on file is (303) 449-3642. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fox's NPI number?
Dr. Fox's National Provider Identifier is 1295818474. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Fox go to medical school?
Dr. Fox attended Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Fox been practicing?
Dr. Fox has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Fox do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fox performs procedures including injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance, destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance and repair of groin hernia using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast and ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Fox confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fox. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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